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All the books by Louise Gikow adapted to cinema and television

Louise Gikow is known for being the author of the book Over The Hedge, first published in 2006, which is a novelization of the movie by Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by Louise Gikow. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Madagascar. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Madagascar: Movie Novel
Louise Gikow, 2005
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Madagascar
Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, 2005

At the Central Park Zoo, Marty the zebra celebrates his tenth birthday but has grown bored with his daily routine and longs to experience the wild. Marty’s best friend is Alex the lion, who enjoys showing off for the public and his celebrity status as the king of New York. Alex attempts to cheer Marty up, but Marty, still unsatisfied, learns that the zoo’s penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private—are trying to escape, and follows them out.

Over the Hedge. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Over The Hedge
Louise Gikow, 2006
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Over the Hedge
Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick, 2006

RJ the raccoon fails to get a stuck bag of Doritos to fall from a vending machine. He decides to raid the food stash of Vincent, a hibernating bear. However, Vincent awakens and the food is accidentally destroyed during the ensuing chase. RJ promises, on pain of death, to replace it in a week’s time. The bag of chips falls moments later, to RJ’s intense frustration.